THE IMPORTANCE OF FREEING CYPRUS -

Growing up as a Greek Cypriot and having a strong connection to my culture, learning about my grandfather’s past and the heartache that he has gone through I feel a very strong connection to my country. With so little talk about what has happened in Cyprus and the illegal occupation still standing today, I believe it is incredibly important to educate others about freeing Cyprus. Cyprus is no one else’s country yet it is constantly under some sort of occupation. Being raised by Cypriot immigrants I strive to continue to not only educate my peers about the tragedy that has swarmed my country, but I also want to uphold the traditions I was raised in and to eventually raise my children around this rich culture that I hold so close to my heart. By keeping the Cypriot culture alive the conversation will always be spoken. Hopefully, it can eventually be spread wide enough for people to act and free Cyprus.


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